Stuffed Yellow Bell Peppers

Easy to make, nutritious, and delicious! This meal can be prepared in advance so that any night can be taco night. Don't forget to buy lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and whole wheat tortilla!

There's nothing that dismays me more than a picky eater.

I've always been uncomfortable around picky eaters, especially adults, who turn up their noses at vegetables and so-called exotic cuisine, who would rather make hasty judgments before giving something a fair shot, and who are definitely missing out on the more exciting things life has to offer because of their unwillingness to explore.

I get along with Mr. Flintstone quite well because we are both adventurous and open-minded, especially when it comes to food. When we were still star-crossed young lovers, we've talked about instilling these values to our future progeny. After all, we don't want to be the type of parents who are forced to eat nothing but fast food while malling or travelling, simply because the tiny tots won't eat anything other than chicken nuggets or burgers!

Ever since my eldest has begun to venture into eating solid food, I have always tried my very best to provide my babies with nutritious home-cooked meals--without being too strict about candies and potato chips. What can I say, kids will be kids! If you tell them NOT to eat something, they will crave for it more!

But at the end of the day, I'm proud to say my kids are not afraid of trying out new food and new cuisines. I think it's also worth bragging that my kids love all sorts of fruits and vegetables, even if the only "vegetable" other kids their age eat is french fries!

I've mentioned before that the kids' nanny is somewhat strict. This is why the kids occasionally enjoy cereal and bacon for breakfast, but they also munch on vegetable frittata and stir-fried veggies with as much gusto. I don't ban commercial fruit juice in the house, but it's cool to know that the kids enjoy homemade fruit slushies & popsies even more.

Over time, the kids have developed their own quirky food preferences, with one kid absolutely nuts about chocolate, and another who would rather enjoy fresh fruits and mild, creamy cheese for dessert. Different strokes for different folks, I say! The golden rule in the house is to NEVER say no to something they have NEVER tried yet.

This month, Rustan's Supermarket is bringing back the Goodness Gang, whom my kids adore to bits! My kids and I went to the grocery and they helped me craft fresh and exciting recipes featuring their favorite fruits and vegetables, and in return, I promised I'd help them collect all 8 characters!

1. Brown ground beef. Once sufficiently browned, add onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and pimenton de la vera. Set aside.2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.3. Lop off the top of yellow bell peppers. Scoop out the seed and membranes. Stuff ground beef mixture in yellow bell peppers. Top with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on how soft you want the bell peppers to be. Note that most adults like yellow bell pepper with a bit of crunch, while most kids like it cooked soft.4. Assemble tortilla, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and mustard.5. Serve!